Transportation
Philly voters poised to consider creating Department of Aviation
Currently inside the city Commerce Department, the referendum could make it a cabinet-level department to be more competitive with other major cities.
4 years ago
Ford is recalling about 39,000 SUVS after 16 catch fire under the hood
The company is urging those with affected vehicles to park their cars outside and away from structures.
4 years ago
SEPTA kicks off Regional Rail makeover by asking you to dream up your ideal schedule
Convenience? Speed? Frequency? The transit authority is asking riders to help prioritize what gets addressed first.
4 years ago
Pa. judge halts Gov. Wolf’s bridge tolling plans, for now
PennDOT could appeal the preliminary injunction to the state Supreme Court.
4 years ago
Buttigieg sends $5B to cities for safety as road deaths soar
Upcoming data shows traffic deaths soaring in the U.S. The Biden administration is steering $5 billion in federal aid to cities and localities to address the growing crisis.
4 years ago
Good news for refiners, bad for travelers: Diesel and jet fuel costs are skyrocketing
As gas prices in the Philadelphia region continue to climb, jet fuel, diesel, and heating oil charges have skyrocketed.
4 years ago
SEPTA starts process of replacing more than 100 trolleys
SEPTA will spend more than $1 billion in upgrades to the trolley system, bringing it into ADA compliance with larger vehicles.
4 years ago
Some N.J. gas stations lower price to demonstrate self-serve savings at the pump
More than 75 gas stations throughout the state demonstrate how much money motorists can save, if the legislature passes a bill permitting self-serve gas.
4 years ago
Delaware loses commercial airline service
The state’s on-again/off-again relationship with commercial airlines is about to be off again. Frontier Airlines plans to end the state’s only commercial flights in June.
4 years ago
A picture is worth $100: Speed cameras successfully slowing traffic on Roosevelt Blvd.
The speed enforcement camera system has decreased speeding by more than 90%, according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
4 years ago
SUV driver, 2 pedestrians killed in crash at rail station
The driver of an SUV and two pedestrians are dead after the vehicle crashed into SEPTA's Allegheny station in Philadelphia.
4 years ago
Philly Phlash tourist bus is back in operation
The bus line specifically designed to help tourists avoid the confusion of Philadelphia’s mass transit system is back in business.
4 years ago
Spring cleaning: SEPTA starts weekend station closures for deep clean, repairs
A vigorous cleaning program starts this weekend on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines through the beginning of August.
4 years ago
SEPTA moves uniformed ambassadors into place to help with riders with no destination
The ambassadors work will work with those who need social services and have already prevented nearly 200 fare evaders from riding the SEPTA vehicles.
4 years ago
Pennsylvanians have 1 year before federal REAL ID requirement begins
Pennsylvanians may still travel domestically after May 3, 2023, but they will need to pack another form of identification, such as a valid U.S. passport or military ID.
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